Flamethrower 

FA:  Dave Hatchett, Jeff McKitterick 1992 Type:  Sport Length:  1 pitch, 130 feet Views: 82 page views Submitted By: Aron Quiter on Sep 12, 2004 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

This is the first long route that you come across heading down to the cave of the Center Wall from the north pass. It sits just to the right of three short and very overhung routes (Eye of the Beholder, Headband and Sitting Bull). At over 130 feet in length, be prepared to have someone send you up another rope to rap, or have a second bring a rope up with them.

Climbing is tough over the first overhang through the first three bolts, which lasts a mere 20 feet. From here climbing remains interesting but eases off for about 4 bolts, until some strenuous near vertical face climbing takes over for about 6 more. A welcome rest comes at the beginning of a slightly overhung flared pillar section, which ends in a runout and committing final move.

Protection 

16 bolts to a 2 bolt anchor.